Navien NP Condensing Tankless Gas Water Heater - Service Manual
Navien NP Condensing Tankless Gas Water Heater - Service Manual
Navien NP Condensing Tankless Gas Water Heater - Service Manual
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7.3. Flushing the Heat Exchanger<br />
For proper operation, unit longevity and warranty adherence, water supply to the water heater<br />
meet National Secondary Drinking <strong>Water</strong> Regulations. In areas with hard water, a water softener<br />
or other conditioning may be needed. A periodic flushing procedure may also be required.<br />
Below is the proper flushing procedure:<br />
1. Disconnect electrical power to the water heater.<br />
2. Close the shut off valves (V3 and V4) on both the hot and cold water lines<br />
3. Connect the pump outlet hose (H1) to the cold water line at the service valve (V2).<br />
4. Connect the drain hose (H3) to service valve (V1).<br />
5. Pour approximately 4 gallons of virgin, food grade, white vinegar or critic acid pail.<br />
6. Place the drain hose (H3) and the hose (H2) to the pump inlet into the cleaning solution.<br />
7. Open both service valves s(V1 and V2) on the hot and cold water line.<br />
8. Operate the pump and allow the cleaning solution to circulate through the water heater for least 4 minutes.<br />
9. Turn off the pump.<br />
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Hot <strong>Water</strong> Line<br />
Cold <strong>Water</strong> Line<br />
10. Rinse the cleaning solution from the water heater by:<br />
a. Remove the drain hose from the bucket<br />
b. Close service valve (V2) and open shutoff valve (V4).<br />
Do not open shutoff valve (V3).<br />
c. Allow water to flow through the water heater for 5 minutes.<br />
d. Close service valve (V1) and open shutoff valve (V3).<br />
11. Disconnect all hoses.<br />
12. Remove the inline filter at the cold water inlet and clean out any residue.<br />
13. Place the filter back into the unit.<br />
14. Restore electrical power to the water heater.<br />
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NR/<strong>NP</strong> series service <strong>Manual</strong><br />
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